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    Another Newbie Q : Correct way to Navigate

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. Unfortunately Im not at the stage where I can navigate with speed, timing and compass. I was under the impression that the directional compass was a realistic, yet easy means of navigation, but perhaps not. Can you tell me more about navigating by clock and...
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    Another Newbie Q : Correct way to Navigate

    Now that Im a little better at triming for straight flight, I need to understand how you guys are navigating between the waypoints. The simple way of course is to use the map showing current position, but this is not realistic. Besides, full realism settings only allows a static map wihtout...
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    Why am i struggling to Trim my aircraft ?

    Thanks for the offer Edd, Im using Freetrack, with a very simple single IR-LED cap which works well for now... will need to upgrade to a 3 point cap with the Mod. Im just a little concerned that it might increase CPU Load - running a 2.4Ghz AMD Athlone :shock:, with Alacrity PC. Ill try...
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    Why am i struggling to Trim my aircraft ?

    Thanks Edd, I think Ill give it a try, after your recommendation:) Might be a good opportunity to switch to 6-DOF as well... Im based in JHB btw.
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    Why am i struggling to Trim my aircraft ?

    Not modded yet - from what I understand only the unmodded version works on the online servers, so a little put off by the fact that I will need two installations. Other than AI, maps and Planes, are there improvements on the flight model ?
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    Why am i struggling to Trim my aircraft ?

    Thanks all for the suggestions. Eddie : Ive skimmed through this guide, but got a little lost in all the technicalities... but will give it a go again. I do use rudder trim on takeoff, but never tried trimming rudder to keep the plane heading straight - will give it a bash. I was wondering...
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    Why am i struggling to Trim my aircraft ?

    Hi all Im relatively new to IL-2 1946, but have picked up on the basics so far. One problem I have is trimming - I have 2 trim wheels on my joystick for Aileron and Elevator (I assume rudder is not needed normally), but I struggle to get the aircraft to fly straight. Ive tried different...
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